Carrol Gothmann of Glenore Grove said she felt lucky being able to have a say on who gets elected in today's by-election.

"It is a little inconvenient having to vote today, but it's something we all just have to do and it's important,” Mrs Gothmann said.

"I would like to see the next councillor push to do something for the youth of the region.

"There really is nothing for them, and someone needs to speak up which will perhaps make something happen.”

POLLING BOOTHS OPEN: Lockyer electorates head to the polls today for the Lockyer Valley Regional Council by-election.Francis Witsenhuysen

Polling booths are set up until 6pm today at Blenheim State School, Forest Hill State School, the Gatton Shire Hall, the Glenore Grove Community Hall, Grantham State School, Hatton Vale State School, Helidon State School, Laidley District State School, Lake Clarendon State School, Ma Ma Creek State School, Murphy's Creek State School, Faith Lutheran College, the Stockyard Creek Public Hall, Thornton State School, Upper Tenthill Baptist Church Hall and Withcott State School.

If you are unable to vote today, you can apply for a postal vote or electoral visit at www.ecq.qld.gov.au or 1300 881 665.

Be sure to keep an eye on the Gatton Star website and our Facebook page this evening for an update on by-election results.